Construction Regulation Board

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Monday, January 9, 2023 2:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chambers Construction Regulation Board Chairperson Anthony Bello Vice Chairperson Ignacio Permuy Board Member Andres J. Correa Board Member Sean McGrover Board Member Felix Pardo Construction Regulation Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 2:04 pm by Chairperson, Anthony Bello. ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1 - Board Member Correa APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 22-5115 Construction Regulation Board Meeting of November 14, 2022. A motion was made by Board Member Pardo, seconded by Vice Chairperson Permuy, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa PUBLIC HEARING 22-4461 545 Coral Way Respondents were present. The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. Submit an updated letter from a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for Submit a revised Recertification Report occupancy B. prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within sixty (60) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. C. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member Pardo, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-4462 520 Valencia Ave Respondents were present. A.The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: Submit an updated letter from an electrical Engineer and a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Apply for all required permits within fourteen (14) days of the Board’s Order to repair the deficiencies outlined in the Building Recertification Report dated 06/27/22. C. Commence permitted work for repairs within thirty (30) days of the Board’s Order for the City of Coral Gables Page 1 Construction Regulation Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 deficiencies outlined in the Building Recertification Report dated 06/27/22 D. Submit a revised Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within sixty (60) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. E. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member Pardo, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo,Vice Chairperson Permuy and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 21-2946 800 Douglas Rd Respondents were present. The Construction Regulation Board Order deadlines still stand. A motion was made by Board Member McGrover, seconded by Vice Chairperson Permuy, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-5118 35 Edgewater Dr. Respondents were present. The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. Submit an updated letter from a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Pay the City’s administrative fee of $ 600.C. Submit a revised Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within ninety (90) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. D. $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member McGrover, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo,Vice Chairperson Permuy and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-5119 81 Edgewater Dr. Respondents were present. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Construction Regulation Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. Submit an updated letter from a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Pay the City’s administrative fee of $ 600.C. Submit a revised Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within ninety (90) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. D. $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member McGrover, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo,Vice Chairperson Permuy and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-4342 167 Madeira Ave. Respondents were not present. The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. Submit an updated letter from a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Submit a Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within sixty (60) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. C. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member Pardo, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-5121 747 Ponce De Leon BLvd Respondents were present. The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. Submit an updated letter from a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Submit a Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within one hundred and thirty-five (135) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. C. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member Pardo, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo,Vice Chairperson Permuy and Board Member McGrover City of Coral Gables Page 3 Construction Regulation Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-5122 6801 Red rd. Respondents were present. The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. Submit an updated letter from a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Submit a Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. C. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Board Member Pardo, seconded by Vice Chairperson Permuy, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Chairperson Bello,Board Member Pardo,Vice Chairperson Permuy and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-5120 135 Zamora Ave Respondents were present. The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. Submit an updated letter from a structural Engineer within seven (7) days of the Board’s meeting attesting the structure is safe for occupancy B. Submit a Recertification Report prepared by a licensed Architect or Engineer within two hundred and forty (240) days of the Board’s Order Recertifying the property. C. A $250 daily fine be imposed, if any of these deadlines are not met. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member McGrover, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas: 4- Board Member Pardo,Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa 22-5123 51 Veragua Ave. Respondents were not present. The Owner shall take the Required Action as follows: A. the City shall contact the Owners orally or in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order to inform the Owners of the contents of this Order. B. apply for, obtain, and pass final inspection on the Permits to demolish the Structure (“Required Action”) within sixty (60) days of the date of this Order. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Permuy, seconded by Board Member McGrover, that this matter be approved. The motion passed by the following vote. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Construction Regulation Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2023 Yeas: 3- Vice Chairperson Permuy,Chairperson Bello and Board Member McGrover Absent: 1- Board Member Correa Abstentions: 1- Board Member Pardo OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None DISCUSSION ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 4:01 pm by Chairperson, Anthony Bello. A verbatim record of this meeting is available upon request City of Coral Gables Page 5